Craftsman 917273122 tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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22.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273122

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ................................................. 2

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

Product Specifications. .......................... 5

Assembly................................................ 8

Operation.............................................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ................ :........ 19

Maintenance ......................................... 19

Service and Adjustments...................... 23

Storage................................................. 31

Troubleshooting.................................... 32

Repair Parts ......................................... 36

Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman RidingEquipment is main-

tained, lubricated and tuned upaccording to the instructionsin the owner's manual,

Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thoms, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

• Ridingequipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, ifany battery includedwith this ddingequip-

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and ourtesting determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at nocharge. In-home warranty

service on your Craftsman dding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will stillbe avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar withthe instructions,to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine intoa trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc:

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tirestose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the •

slope.

DO NOT: •

• Donottumonslopesunlessnecessary_.

and then, turn slowly and gradually •

downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or •

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in. •

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machineby

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity.Never

assume that children will remain where

• you lastsaw them,

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injuredor interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs,trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restaPting.

• Neve_rmake adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could ovedum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Cheese a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_,Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. Itmeans CAU-

TlONi!! BECOME AWARE!t! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

A --

A CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

_ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

;APACITY UNLEADED

qD TYPE: REGULAR

OlLTYPE SAE 10W-30

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

)IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

IGAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRON'£ 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

;YSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27--35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

A, WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

Califomia Public Resources Cede). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

t (1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

,.i.m

(1) Knob

(2) Screws @

#10x5/8

(2) @

Nuts a _

#10 l_t ,--, (2) Lock

_ Washem

#10

(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16

Gauge

(3) RetainerSpdngs

(Double Loop)

(4)RetainerSpdngs

(Single Loop)

Parts packet separately in carton

I-7

Video

Casse_e

Mulcher

Plate

Parts Bag

Seat

Steering Wheel

Manual

i (4) Adjusting Ba_ (4) Wheels

(4) Retainer Springs

_ [_ (4) Clevis Pins

(4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

@D []

(4) Shoulder Bolt

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Keys

(_" "i"_ I I I

('_ (2) Latch Hook

i Assemblies

Steering (2) FrontLinkAssemblies

Wheel Insert Steering

Sleeve

SteeringSleeve

Extension

Slope Sheet

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

all partsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(1) 1/2" wrench drive ratchet

(1) Utility knife (1) Phillips Screw-

(1)Pliers driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and package materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeve over the steer-

in._ shaft.

• Ahgn tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials fromtrac-

tor hood and grill.

_1 Hex Bolt

Lock Washer

Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Wheel

Steering Adapter

Wheel

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operati()n section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to itshighest position.

_ elease parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

Place freewheel control in freewheeling

_ition to disengage transmission (See

TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Uft hood to raised position.

• Ifthis battery is put into serviceafter

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

.=--y,' __

.-_" ,." .: Label

,,_....

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt.Tighten shoulder belt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely.Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

siton seat.

• Slide seat untila comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor,

check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket

channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar

aligning holes are on top. Assemble

gboaUgewheels as shown using shoulder

Its, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center

Iocknuts and tighten securely.

• For ease of mower to tractor assembly,

raise gauge wheels to highest position

and retain with clevis pins and spring

retainers.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE

WHEELS" in the Operation section of

this manual.

Retainer

SpdngX _//_r.

_°lt°U'der _J___

AdjustmentKnob

Rat Washer

INSTALLMOWERANDDRIVEBELT

Besuretractorison level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

• Install second front link in righthand

front suspension bracket only and retain

with single loopretainer spring as

shown.

• Slide rightside of mower back and

install link in top hole of ri_.hthand front

mower bracket. Retain with single loop

retainer spdng as shown.

i Tum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise untilit stops.

Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

• Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing .deck pins. If necessary, rock

ano raise front of mower to ali_n deck

pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer spring

with loops down as shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts "nthe Serv=ceand Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verify that the

belts are muted correctly.

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

Suspension

Arms

Front

Brackets

Chassis Bracket

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Gauge Wheel

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

Idler Pulley

Discharge Guard

NOTE: Pre-assamble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

,_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also,

Weld Nut

Hook Points

Weld

Nut

Lock

Washer

Latch

Hook

Nut

Latch

Washer

Deflector ......_

Shield _'_i

/,, , "---

i Latch

_=>"'- Hooks

_ CHECKLIST

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

,/No remaining loose pads in carton.

4 Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjustedcomfortably and tight-

ened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tireswere overinflat-

ed at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck ispropedy leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

4 Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/ Check widng. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are propedy

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

•/ Fuel tank is filledwith fresh, clean, regu-

lar unleaded gasoline.

•/ Become familiar with all controls- their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4' Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

•# It is importantto purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and trans-

mission purging instructions(See "TO

START ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of

this manual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Leamandunderstandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

R N H L

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

MOWER UF'I"

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

IGNITION FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

TRACTOR

Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsof

variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualfor future reference.

Ignition

Switch

Light Switch

Pos'dJon

Ammeter

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Throttle Control

LiftLever

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Lift Lever

Control

Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTAGHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a

cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNmON SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AI-I'ACHMENT MFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result insevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or

repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan-

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running,any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without firstsetting the

parking brake will shutoff the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull

=BRAKE"positionand hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parkingbrake will holdtractor secure.

Throttle Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Control =Disengaged" Switch PullOut To

_-__ "Engage"\

Clutch/B'r'ake -Disen 'oa.ed. T arl°:ngBrake

Pedal Dnve Position Engag,_==-,.,_----._-_Y:'_=_" =Enoaoed"

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stopground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontrol to

slow positionand allowing engine to idle

before stoppingmay cause engine to

"backfire".

• Tum ignition key to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractorto prevent unauthorized

USa.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTA...N'r:Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any positionother than "OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen

tractor isstanding idlewith the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stoppingtractor on grass areas.

A CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as describedabove, before leaving

the operator's position;to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttleoffers the bast bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke controlwhenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not usa to start a

warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by tum-

ing the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

•Tum knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height. .

• Turn knoo counterclockwise (,b)to

lowercutting height.

Thecuttingheightrangeisapproximately

1-1/2"to 4-1/2".Theheightsaremea-

suredfromthegroundto thebladetipwith

theenginenotrunning.Theseheightsare

approximateandmayvarydependnng

uponsoilconditions,heightof grassand

typesofgrassbeingmowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height shouldbe

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

• Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

• Lower mower and adjust mower to

desired cutting height.

• Remove retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel bar.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert

clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be

slightly off the ground.

• Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

Retainer r _//F!_

spring __

Clevis

-. Pin

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height of

the mower deck.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lowermower with attachment lift con-

troL

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

,_ge attachment clutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopL=sgreater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever

Switch PullOutTo High Position

/ Low

"Engage" __ SfPosition

_' Discharge

"\ Guard

Push In To _ _'_"

=Disengage" "_) )_-

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling posi-

tion. Freewheel control is located at the

rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Remove retainer spring from freewheel

control rod.

• Push control rod in to disengage trans-

mission and reinsert retainer spdng into

control rod hole now on back side of the

bracket.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropdate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-

stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary., add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHAR'I" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix-oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

c_ld weather starting.

ALWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage,the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

itrun untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additional

information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

_k or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill.Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor use

gasolinenearanopenflame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignitionand tum key

clockwise to "START" positionand

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run startercontinuouslyfor more

than fifteenseconds per minute. Ifthe

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does notstart, pullthe choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as descdbed above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/brake slowly return to

operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled

out slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine psdormance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_,CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removeal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See =1"OTRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

=TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• "13rechains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be pmpedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive_

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi- .:

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of Cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet,

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action• The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

• tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattem from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch witkyour highest engine (blade)

sp-eed-_s t_is will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

Check Tim Pr_m

CheckOperatorpresence_

T Inter_ckS,,'aems V'

R CheckforLooseF_enem t/ t/7 t/

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

T Lubr_.ationChae ]1/

0 CheckBattep/Level

R CleanBatteP/andTerminals l/

CheckTransaxleCooling I_

AdjustBlade Belt(s) Tension li_s

AdjustMotionDdveBelt(s) Tension I_s

Check Engine OilLevel I##

ChangeEngine_l IV_,3 t/

E i CleanAirFilter i_t_:

N CleanAirScreen

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester I_

NI Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1.;

E CteanEngine Cooling Fins _2

Replace Spark Plug _1=

Replace AirFilterPaper Cartridge

Replace FuelFilter

I. Change m_e olten when operat_ under a heavy l_Qd or in high amblenl t_. 5. II e_lipp_l with Iid[ultld=le _.

2. Sei*/Ice mof_ often "/_len oper_ing in didy or dusly coeditiop_.

3 - II equil_ wi_ oUfih¢, changeo_evely50 houm.

4. Replacebladesmornohn whenmo_f_g Inuedy soa.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from

the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as

instructedin this manual. Some adjustments will

need to be made periodicallyto propedy main-

tain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual should be checked at

least once-each season.

• Once a year you should replace the spark

_lug, clean or replace air filter, and check

lades and belts for wear. A new spark plug

and clean air filterassure properair-fuel mix-

ture and help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

s. N= mqu_d. _tu_pad_ m_ t_y.

7. Tlghtlmfi_onl_,depf,_tbollto35IL-_,I.maximum.

Donoto_r_hten.

LUBRICATION CHART

O_e Rod BallJoints

. 0n0oZo __ 0 o0oZo

eFront I-_ eFront

Wheel J_r.."-M'_ ...... _ I Wheel

Bearing / _1 _ _|_ Bearing

Zerk _ _..,,. Zerk

eSteering _ I _ eEngine

Sector ff I | I I

Gear Teeth

• Check engine oillevel.

Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure. _Spray Silicone lubriant(Move Bootsto Lubricate)

• Check operator presence and interlocksys- eGaneral Purpose Grease

ternsfor proper operation. _Refer to Customer Responsibilities"ENGINE"

• Check for loose fasteners. Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot ings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use

points--which have special nylon bearings, only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that sparingly.

will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bear-

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERA.ON

If tractor requires mop than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TOADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maint=ain proper air pressure in all tires

(See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

on page 5 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

* When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, an),

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

,Mtl_a(_:_/_d_e _p teOn_ua_edSpd_kras,_Own-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star onmandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex boW, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade boltis Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Star

Flat

Mandrel

Assembly

Hex Bolt----_ Lock

(Grade 8)* Washer Center Hole

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be

identifiedby six lineson the bolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade canbe sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hod-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

or Pin _ "_

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

_Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

TOCLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

"20"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year,

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean witha wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

Oil Drain Plug

• Oil Fill

Air Screen Cap/Dipstick

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty,dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and extemal surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR RLTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

Cartridge

Foam

Pre-cleaner

Cartridge

Plate

Rubber

Seal

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge'

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace it

necessary.

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate,

and nut.

• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or with every second oil change if the trac-

tor is used more than 100 hours in one

year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (it equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 ofthis manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

linewith arrow pointingtowards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter•

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler,air filter and carbure-

torare covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

_rCAUTION: Before performing service or adjustments:

any

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake•

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

i um ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting

• Lower mower to its lowest position

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and disen-

gage anti-swaybar from bracket

• Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck

• Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion

• Remove two retainer springs from each

front link and remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under rightside of

tractor

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck isto be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual•

Front

Chassis

Suspension

Adjustment Lift Front Mower

Nuts Unks Bracket

Bracket

Retainer

Springs

Retainer

Spr;c,g

Anti-Sway

Bar

Retainer

Springs

Bracket

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthemowerwhiletractorisperked

onlevelgroundordriveway.Makesure

tiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not propedy

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

otou.\

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be levelside-to-

side. If the followingfront-to-back adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjustboth

front links equally so mower willstay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best curing results,the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

front isapproximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on rightside of tractor.

Measure distance =F"directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lowerfront ofmower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal

number of tum_.

• When distance "F_ is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut =H" against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "(3" on both front links an

equal number of tums.

• When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Front

Links

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

i_arking brake.

• Remove screws from left hand mandrel

cover and remove cover.

• ' Roll belt over the top of left hand man-

drel pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

• Check pdmary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spdng is securely hooked to pd-

mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-

ing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt

is in both belt keepers at the idlers as

shown.

Screws

Left Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Left Hand _P'

• Install new belt onto electdc clutch pul-

ley.

• Roll belt intoupper groove of lefthand

mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routingmaking sure

belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

• Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

Prima_

Idler Arm

Belt

Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Ren3ove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

• Remove mower (Sea "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

• Remove screws from right hand man-

drel cover and remove cover. Unhook

spdng from bolt on mower housing.

i arefully roll belt off dght hand mandrel

pulley.

Remove belt from center mandrel pu!

ley, idler pulley, and left hand mandrel

p_uUey.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels and

entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

Install new belt in lower groove of left

hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

i Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect spdng to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall dght hand mandrel

COVer.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See

=iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

Left Hand Drive Belt

Secondary

Idler Arm

Spring

Anli-Sway-Bar

Bracket

Screw

TO ADJUST ATrACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of

service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the intemal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to not

engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

• Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in "OFF" position.

• Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

Rotor Clutch Plate

Pulley

Right Hand

Mandrel

Cover

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance Is still

9reater than six (6)feet in highest gear,

turther maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authodzec] ser-

vice center/department.

Wi_ Parldng _Nut"A"

Brake UEngaged" / "

Jam Nut

.012"

Nylon

Locknut (3)

Slot (3) Brake Plate

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles towear in clutch plate.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

paddng brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on bottom

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

• Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

• Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pul-

ley.

• Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

• Pull bolt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELTINSTALLATION-

• Place V part of belt intogrooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-

ers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from V-

idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan belt keep-

er.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-

ers.

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt inside

of all belt keepers.

• Check to be sure belt is positioned cor-

recUy and is on proper side of all belt

keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Tractor V-Belt Drive Schemal_c

Viewed from L.H. Side ofTractor

Belt Transaxle

Keeper

Engine

Pulley Clutching

Belt Keepers

J Belt Fan

j_w_, En.g.ine J Keeper Idler

I_ V-Idler

AsViewed from Bottom

TO ADJIJST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of chassis.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

Tighten- Iocknut 1/4 turn.

While holding I_cknut, tighten jam nut

securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4

turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should y.our transmission require removal

for service 6r replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before oper-

atingthe tractor. See PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of this

manual.

Locknut

Jam Nut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

ifsteeringwheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (leftto right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steerin_l

wheel and reassemble per instructionsm

the Assembly section ofthis manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. If parts in the front axle or steering

mechanism have been replaced or dam-

aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

• Positionfront wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at

front and roar of tires (dimensions =A"

and =B').

• Front dimension "A"should be 118"to

114"less than rear dimension =B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves

on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension =A" is 1/8"

to 1/4" less than dimension =B_.

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred to

affect the front wheel camber, contact your

nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment. -

Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining _ E_'_I

AxleCover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

&CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries..

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine,it should be recharged. (See

"BATI'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with

a 12 volt negative grounded system. The

other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega-

tive grounded system. Do not use your

tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

"Positive"(+) =NeQative" (-)

L.H. Panel [_-_qt

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowinga wrench or any other

object to contact bothterminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparkingfrom accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery fromtractor.

• install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to pesi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

ly.

• Connect BLACK groundingcable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Terminal

Door

Hex Bolt

(Red) Cable

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

Guard

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

• Replace bulb inholder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdlL

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause your

tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

• While holding spdng bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend

spring and reduce lift effort for heavier

attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

• Retighten jam nut against spring bush-

ing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum

spring tension when using light attach-

ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever

spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not

overpower spring. When removing attach-

ment, _lways adjust spdng tension to its

lowest position.

Adjustment..

Bolt

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttlecontrolhas been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

belowbefore loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

controllever to fast position.

• Check that speed control lever is against

stopscrew. If itis not, loosen casing

clamp screw and pull throttlecable until

lever is against screw.Tighten clamp

screw securely. IdleFuel

Needle

Idle Speed

, LiftSpdng

°°_

_lut

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• -Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector;

Step

Screw

29 Clamp Screw

Screw

Throttle

Contr_

Choke

Control

Cable

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not he nec-

essary, check adjustment as doscdbed

below before looseningcable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tddge plate to expose carburetor choke

(See =AIR FILTER" in the Customer Re-

sponsibilitiessection of this manual).

• Choke should he closed. If it isnot,

loosencasing clamp screw and move

choke cable untilchoke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for

Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may

be required to compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, tuming the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply offuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Tuming the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richerfuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may resultif

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter,and

the throttlecontrolcable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE

CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

• With engine off turn idlefuel adjusting

needle in (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then tum out (counterclock-

wise) 1 tum.

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

• Idle speed settind oWith throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, tum idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

• Idle fuel needle settino - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until

engine speed decreases and then turn

out (counterclockwise) approximately

3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed

performance.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the facory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstor-

ageattheendoftheseasonorifthetrac-

torwillnotbeusedfor 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

='1"OCLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel_ose or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See UENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignition key to =START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can it it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Willnot start

CAUSE

;- Outoffuel. "

• Engine not "CHOKED" prop-

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicksbut will

not start

erly.

• Engine flooded.

CORRECTION

J •

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirtyfuel filter. •

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged widng.

• Carburetor out of adjustment. •

• Engine valves out of adjust- •

menL

• Dirtyair filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirtyfuel filter.

• Stale or dirtyfuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring. •

• Carburetorout ofadjustment. •

• Engine valvesout ofadjust- •

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachmentclutchis engaged. .

• Weak or dead battery. *

• Blown fuse. *

• Corroded battery terminals. •

• Loose or damaged widng. •

• Faulty ignitionswitch. •

• Faulty solenoidor starter. •

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery. •

• Corroded battery terminals. •

• Loose or damaged widng.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

Fillfuel tank.

See "TO START ENGINE" in

OperalJonsection.

Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

Replace spark plug,

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replacefuel filter.

Check all widng.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorizedservice

center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replacebattery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tanl_and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

Check all widng.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorizedservice

center.

Depress dutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment clutch.

Recharge or replacebattery.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring,

Check/replace ignitionswitch.

Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

Contact an authorizedservice

center.

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all widng.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

'PROBLEM CAUSE

!Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

• Build-upof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty air tilter.

• Low oillevel/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirtyfuel tilter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged widng.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

Excessivevibration • Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

Engine continues to • Faultyoperator-safety pres-

runwhen operator ence controlsystem.

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut-- uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade,

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildupof grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutchmecha-

rotate nism.

• Wom/damaged mower ddve

belt.

CORRECTION

• Set In "Higher Cut"posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Clean/replace air tilter.

• Check oilleveVchange oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel tilter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasolineand

replace fuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

• Clean engine air screervllns.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switchesand con-

nections.If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt,

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades willnot • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idlerpulley.

rotate (cont'd) • Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blademandrel.

Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

Headlight(s) not work •

ing (if so equipped) •

Batterywill not charge •

Loss of drive

Engine =backfires"

when turningengine

"OFF"

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Buildupof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperlyinstalled.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) burnedout.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Freewheel controlin =disen-

gaged" position.

Motion drive belt wom, dam-

aged or broken.

Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicing.

Engine throttlecontrolnot set

at =SLOW" positionfor 30 sec-

onds before stoppingengine.

• Place throttle controlin "FAST"

position.

• Shift to slowerspeed.

• Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade boll

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listedin

this manual.

• Clean aroundmandrels to open

vent holes.

• Turn switch=ON'.

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiringand connections.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace afiemator.

• Place freewheel controlin

=engaged" position.

• Replace motiondrive bell

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttlecontrolto =SLOW"

position and allow to idle for 30

seconds beforestopping

engine.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY _D

GFC

o •

IGNITION SWITCH REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

• . CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

ENGINE CONNECTOR TRA_T("_R_.nNNPP.TnR

REGULATOR "-_ r'-" ENGINE ...................

FUR WIR _ IGNIT_N SWITCH RY

( PLE E. SHORTING BATTE

REDWIRE) RE WIRE M* FOR ENGINE _ CHARGING

W1RING INSULATED CLIPS 0NH ) SHORTING (REDWIRE)

]it'll r_-111

NOTE: IFWlRING INSULATED CARBURETOR (IBLAGKWtRE)

_E_ o,LsE,_o,Ls_ _wITCH_

SHOULDSERVICINGBEOFREPLACEDUNIT, THEYTO _.UE WIREi BEENWIRE) . (y=?zp"_O_wlRE RE)

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR TOLIGHTPKG.)

WIRING.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

i '..i

! i

52 /

12 ! i

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.273122

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Batte_j

2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt114-20x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 HolddownBatteryDashMount

12 145769 Nut PushNylon 1/4"

16 153664 SwitchInterlockPush-In

19 STD551125 Washer,Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut,Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 161785 Harness, Might

22 4152J BulbLight

24 4014J Cable, Battely

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1/4-20 UNC

28 157899 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch,Plunger

30 163968 Switch,Ign

33 140403 Key,Ignition

40 164069 Hamess Ign.

41 177_ Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154963 Switch, PTO

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

81 109748X RelayAsm.

83 163996 Socket,LightBulb

NOTE:

Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

19 100

17 144

102

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 52 73680500

2 140506 Dmwbar,Gt 56 154914 "

4 73800700 Nut, LockFlex 7/16 Unc 58 137113

5 163976 Dash 60 17490620

6 157882 DashAsm.,LowerVGT 63 19131614

7 17720408 Screw,TndCut 114-20xl/2 68 17490508

8 145166 SuppoR,Dash 1-Pc. Battery 70 137159

14 161023X558 HoodAsm. 84 142992

15 160568 Lens,Asm Headlight 86 74760716

16 121794X Cover,Access 90 11050600

17 17490612 ScmwoThdrol 3/8-16x3/4 91 156586

18 160564X558 Gdlle 95 105531X

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x 12Ga. 96 140503

20 74760616 Bolt,Rn Hex 3/8-16 x I 99 140_T/1

21 73680600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 100 124236X

23 17490616 Screw,Thdro13/8-16x1TY-'1-r 101 17490628

24 145243X558 Footrsst,FIHLT/YT/GT95 102 STD624003

28 145244X558 Footrest,LHLT/YT/GT 95 103 142273

30 145052 Sadole, Hydro1995 106 138776

31 161419 BracketSupport1-pc VGT 120 19131616

Steering 122 161464

32 161327 Bracket PivotChassisLh 130 17521312

33 161326 Bracket PivotChassislab

34 142131 Bracket,EngineSupport 138 163975X428

35 19111116 Washer11/32 x11/16 x 16Ga. 139 161330

36 74780512 Bolt, FinHex 5/16-16x3/4 140 163806

37 163982X558 Fender 142 161897

39 136961 Bracket,AkieFront 141 163805

40 156111 Brad(el, Supp_lAxJe/Engine 143 161464

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 144 161900

43 136939 Bracket,Spnsn FrontLh 147 162967

44 136940 Bracket,SpnsnFrontRh 148 164655

45 154919 BracketAsm.,Susp ChassisRh 150 161237

47 17490608 ScrewThdrot 3/8-16xl/2

50 152728 Brackel,ChassisFronl

DESCRIPTION

Nut,Crownlock 5/16-18

BracketAsm., SusPChassisLh

BracketAsm., Fender

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/82 x lx 14 Ga.

Screw,"flxI 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

StAo,Over Cen_erMower

Boll Fin Hex 7/16-14 Lincx 1

Washer, LockExternalTooth3/8

Rail, Frame Lh VGT

PushNut, Nylon

Bracket SkidChassis

RodBy Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

Screw'flxIrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Retains, Sp_ng

Lock,By Pass

Bolt 5/16-18 TypeTT

Washer 13/82 x 1x 16Ga.

Screw Rax Wshd. 6-18 x7/8

Screw SltdHex HdW/PIn

Washer

Cupholder

Bolt Shouk:ler5/16-18 l-r

Magnet

Bracket Dash Rh

StdkerPlate

Screw H_x Wshd8-19 x 7/8

Bracket Dash

Faslner Nutpal

_ _rr_er

Duct, Hood, Heat

NOTE: All componer_dimer_)ns given in U.S.

1Inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

GROUND DRIVE

33 9

105

112

100

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 71 151179

3 7563R Washer,Thrust,A,_de 72 STD541431

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 73 74490548

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74 142432

7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 76 140481

9 140080 Bolt,Hub 77 74760716

15 STD551037 Wahser 13i32x13/16x16Ga. 79 72110505

17 140921 Spdng 8O 140484

20 73940800 Nut Hex JamTopleck 1/2-20 81 17490612

22 156103 Ann Asm Shift 82 150586

23 130564 Knob 83 140479

28 STD541237 Nut 84 140490

29 140494 Brake, Rod 85 17541(_0

30 19131616 Washer 13/32xlx16Ga. 86 140462

33 12000053 Ring E 87 140491

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 88 161592

35 137648 Rod, ParkingBrake 89 73680700

36 149412 Spdng, DriveGround 90 140489

37 121749X washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 91 17490644

38 150035 Nyliner 92 74760520

39 74321016 Screw,Fin. #10-24 x I 93 140502

40 5304J Actuator,InterlockSwitch 94 133835

41 73661000 TopLock #10-24 96 141103

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 98 141004

46 145170 Retainer,Spdng 99 17490624

47 138228 ClutchRod 100 126881X

48 72110612 Bolt, Cardage 3/6-16 x 1-1/2 101 156106

Gr.5 104 140480

50 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 105 17580408

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 106 142918

52 139123 Pulley,Idler,Grooved 107 154739

53 207J Washer, Hardened 108 142917

54 161590 Clutch, An'nAssembly

55 105706X Beadng, Idler 109 140929

56 140218 V-Belt 111 156240

58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex7/16-14 x 1-1/2 112 156104

61 140488 Pulley,Transaxle 113 73220700

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/BrakePedal 115 123405X

65 67609 Bolt,Shoulder 116 73900500

66_ 140296 washer, Hardened 117 73900600

67 19131312 washer, Rat -- 163198

68 5142H Pin, Roll

69 123800X Washer

70 164892X428 Console ShiftAutoYTiGT

DESCRIPTION

PlataConsole Shift

Nut,Crownlock5/16-18

BoltHex Flghd5/16-18 x 3 Gr5

ScrewHex Wsh. WHo 114-1/2

BracketTmnsaxle

Bo_tRn Hex7/16-14 x1

BoltCarriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

BracketTorqueRH

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket MountTerrque/Fan

StrapTorqueMid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-114

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Pan

PulleyIdler

Nut Crownlock7116-14Unc

Keeper Belt

Screw Tndrol3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt Rn Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25

Unk ShiftAsm

Fastener ChristmasTree

washer NickelPlated

BracketShift

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Washer Compression

Washer Bollville

Bracket Idler

ScrewTap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-RingAsm HydroGear 70110

Une Fuel Hydro 15"VGT

Cap AsmVent Hydro Gasr

7O1O9

Spdng Retum Brake

Spacer ShiftLever VGTH

Washer NylonHighTemp

Nut-HexASF 7116-14UNC

Keeper BeltT/A Gnd Dr

Nut LockHex Range 5/16-18

Nut,LockRg. 3/8-16

Tmnsaxle (See Breakdown)

HydroGear 222-3010L

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgwenin U.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12OOO029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 74780616

26 159946X428

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel,Steering

A,xleAsm.,Front

Fitting,Grease

Spino_ Asm,LH

S_nd_Asm.,RH

Bearing,Race ThrustHarden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring, I_p #T5304-75

Cap,Sp_d_

Bolt,Fin Hex 5/8-11 x2-3/4

Spacer BeadngAxleFront

Nut,LockFlange 5/8-11 Unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, LockHvy Hid Spr 3/8

Nut,LockCenter 3/824 UNF

ShaftAsm.,Steedng

RodAsm.,TieBallJ BallVgt(Inc. KeyNo. 36-40)

Draglink,Bail JointSolidVgt

SupportAsm., SteedngVgt

Boot,Steering

Adapter,Wheel Steedng

Bushing,Strg.BIk

Screw

Bolt,Rn Hex 3/8-16 x I Gr.5

Cap, Wheel Steedng

Bearing,Col. Strg.

Screw,Thrdret 3/6-16 x 3/4

Bear_j, Range

Ring, KlipTruarc#5,..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_4-75

Bushing,NylinerSnap

Washer 11/32 x lx 10 Ga.

Washer,LockHvyHlclSpr 5/16

Bolt,FlexHd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, SectorSteedng

T_eRod

Jam NutRH Thread

JointAsm.Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LHThread

JointAsm.Ball LHThread

Bracket SwitchInterlockVGT 97

Sinew "rhdret5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Extension,Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11Ga.

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1inch= 25A mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

18 15

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 161062

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

12 143996

15 151346

16 109227X

17 106082X

18 161493

19 13290300

20 164067

21 17521312

22 164415

24 STD551237

25 73320600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD551437

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

43 150280

45 128861

47 142040

48 19132007

51 161230

54 19131414

55 13280336

64 17490612

65 19131614

74 _162295

78 !164323

Engine(See Breakdown) KohlerCV22S-67544

MufflerSide 1-1/8'

ElbowSTO 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

MufflerAsrnGuard

PulleyV-Idler

BeltEngineKeaper AsmVGT 96

Bushing

ClutchElectric

PulleyEngineVGT Elect Clutch

TankFuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96

Pad Spacer

Cap Fuel 5-1/2" Vented Cov,

PlugOil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

ControlThrottle

ScrewSLTD Hex Hd w/Pin Washer

ControlChoke

LockwasherExtTooth3/8

Nut Keps3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem TankFuel

FuelLine

SparkArrasterKit

Nut LockHexw/Ins. 3/8 - 16

ClampHose

BoltFinHex 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2

ScrewTT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc

ScrewTT 3/8-16 x4

Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X ,250

Washer Lock7/16

BoltHex 7116- 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

SpacerEngine

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

ManifoldPipeVGT 1-1/8"

Washer Rat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

NipplePipe 4-1/4

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 3/4 TY-'1-r

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga,

ElbowStreet Brass

ShieldMuffler

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140124

2 140551

3 I,:C_375

o i4_06

6 STD541437

7 124151X

B I_0175

13 121248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket,Pivot Seat

Str_; F_r:dot

2.oi &h,._";L.:r 2; i_3-I_ x .62

Clip, Push In_Hinged

Nut,Crownlock 318-16Unc

Spring,Seat Cprsn

Bolt _! _-! q L'_ x3/4 w/Sems

P?.:,,]_ ,

Bushing,Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

15 121249X Spacer,Spilt

16 123740X Spring,Cprsn

17 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

18 19171912 Washer 17i32x1-3/16x12

Ga,

19 120068X Knob,Seat 1/2-13 Unc

20 124235X Cap, SpringSeat

21 153236 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18

22 L:TD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/15-18 Unc

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

4 13

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164094

2 164884

3 163916

4 163917

5 140537

'6 133644

9 163204

10 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

13 163266

14 160397

16 163230

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash

Decal BlowerHong Kohl

Decal,Hood,Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood,Craftsman,I.J-I

Decal, Brake ParkingSaddle

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, Fender,Craftsman

Decal, Fender,Danger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

Decal, V-BeltDrive Schematic

Decal, Dash

Decal, V-BeltSchematic

Decal, FenderAuto

KEY

NO.

°.

°=

°°

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

164760 Decal, Engine

164065 Decal, InsertStn3

138047 Decal, Battery

149516 Decal Stry Dngr/PsnEng Acme

142342 Decal,Drawbar CNTRL

106202X Reflector,Taillight

163203 Decal, Mower EZ

138311 Decal, HandleLIT HlaghtAdj,

(LiftHandle)

157199 Pad Footrest

166192 Manual, Owner's(Eng)

166193 Manual, Owners (Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

1._........_

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire

2 65139 Stem,Valve

3 106228X427 RimAssembly,Front

4 8134H Tube, Front (san/ice Item Only)

5 106230X Tire, Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

8 104757X Hub Cap,Axle

9 105588X Tire Rear

10 7154J Tube, Rear (sa_viceItem Only)

11 106277X427 RimAssembly,Rear

12 6856M Fitting,Grease

- - 144334 Sealant,Tire (10 oz, Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. Inches

1 Inch= 25,4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

LIFTASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

UFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt

3 159189 LeverAsm., LiftRh

4 12000022 E-RingTruarc #5133-87

5 lgL_2016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

6 74780624 Bolt,FinHex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

7 125631X Grip,Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X Plunger,Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 LinkLift

12 163552 Retainer,Spring

13 139868 Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Beadng

15 STD541437 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

16 674A247 SpringAsm.,AssistUft

17 STD541237 Nut,HexJam 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket,SpringAssist

19 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt,AdjustSpdngAssist

21 STD523710 Bolt,FinHex 3/8-16xl

22 127218 Link,Front

23 STD624008 Retainer,Spdng

24 73350800 Nut,Jam Hax 1/2-13 Uric

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73800800 Nut,LockW/Wsh 1/2-13Unc

29 150233 Trunnion,InfLnHeight

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32x5/8x16Ga.

32 137150 Spdng,Compressioninf Hgt

33 STD560907 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod,Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob,Inf 3/8-16 Unc

38 155097 Pointer,HeightIndicator

39 123935X Plug, Hole

40 17490512 Screw HexWsh 5/16-18 x3/4

41 73540600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ca.

43 123934X Scale, IndicatorHeight

70 145212 NutHax FlangeLock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos &Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164811 DeckAsm., Mower 46" 38 156086 Keeper,Belt, Idler

3 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar 39 144917 Pulley,Idler,Driven

5 S'10624008 Retainer Spring 40 137273 Spring,Secondary44/46/50

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway . Vent

Bar) 41 17490620 Screw,'lTldrefl3/8-16 x 1-1/4

8 850857 Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Tyrt

Gr. 8 42 122052X Spacer,Retainer

9 STD551137 Washer, LockHv,/., Unplatad 43 144949 Arm, IdlerSecondary

3/8 44 133943 Washer,Hardened

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower 45 145059 Cover,Mandrel Deck

Vented 46 137729 Screw,Thdroll. 1/4-20x5/8

11 163819 Blade 47 144959 V-Bait, Mower, Secondary

12 129895 Bearing,Ball, Mandrel #6204 48 148763 V-Belt,Mower, Primary

13 1375,53 SheftAsm. w/Lower Beadng 49 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

(includesKey No. 12) 50 72110612 Bolt,Cawlage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

14 137152 Housing,Mandrel Gr.5

15 110485X Bearing,Ball, Mandrel 51 1533,90 Washer Felt

16 140329 Stripper,Mower Round 52 156493 Puney,IdlerFlat 46 Pri Drive

18 STD533106 Bolt,Cardage 5/16-18 x5/8 56 155986X505 AdjustingBar

19 132827 Bolt,Hex Head, Shoulder 57 156941 PinHead Rivet

5/16-18 72 19131616 Washer 13/32x 1 x 16 Ca.

20 145055 Baffle, VortexMower 46" 101 145579 Cover, Mulching

21 STD541431 Nut,Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 102 71161010 Screw

22 134753 SlJffiner,Bracket 103 STD551110 Washer, Lock #10

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 104 19061216 Washer

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 105 160793 LatchAsm.Bagger

25 149287 Spdng,Torsion,Deflector 106 2029J Nut,Weld

26 110452X Nut,Push 116 137644 Bolt,Shoulder

27 157788 Shield, DeflectorMower 117 133957 Gauge Wheel, Wide

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x5/8 x 16 Ga. 118 73930600 Nut,Centedock 3/8-16 UNC

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 119 19121414 Washer 3/8x7/Sx14Ga.

30 157722 ScrawThdrolWasherHead 126 144948 Arm, ldler,PdmaryDeck 46"

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower 127 146763 Pulley, Idler,V-Groove Dim.

Vented 4.25

32 153531 Pulley,Mandrel 128 19132203 Washer13/32x1-3/8x3Ga.

33 137266 Nut, Fig.Tap LockCntr. 9/16

- - 143651 Mandret Asm44"/50"Service

34 144945 Anchor,Spring Deck 46" (IncludesKey Nos.8-10, 12-

35 17490628 Screw, Thdroll 3/6-16 x 1-3/4 15, 31 and33)

Tytt - - 166211 Deck Completa (Std.Deck-

36 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13/16x16 Ordersaparatelymulcher

Ga. plataand gauge whnelcom-

37 - 131494 Pulley, Idler,Flat ponentsKey Nce. 101-106

and 116-118)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

(2)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER222-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164591 Assembly,Housing,LH 72 153767

2 164592 Assembly,Housing,RH 73 142904

7 153765 ORSeal .984 x1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake ShaftAssembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle MountingHornAssembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x1.63 x .08 78 142909

22 142879 Washer 1.Ox2.06x.09 79 153768

33 142929 BrakeYokeAssembly 81 142910

35 142880 BrakeArrn 82 142911

36 142882 Puck Plate 89 142912

37 142883 Brake Puck 91 153769

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x7/16 x .060 95 142914

39 142885 Nut,Castle 5/16-24 96 153770

40 142886 Cotter Pin 103 142916

41 142887 BrakeActuating Pin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918

43 142889 Spacer 108 142919

45 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920

46 142891 Bolt 114-20x 110 142921

1-1/2 111 150820

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20xl 112 150823

49 153766 DiflerentialAssembly 113 150821

63 142894 Dowel Pin 117 150822

64 150818 Reductla_lGear, 123 150824

14 Teethto38 Teeth 124 150825

65 142897 Final DdvePinionAssembly 129 153771

67 142898 Jackshaft

68 142899 O-Ring

69 142900 Washer 5/8 X

1-5/32

70 142901 Washer 7/8 X

1-1/2

71 142902 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x3.5

Locknut,Hex 5/16-i6

Bolt, He)( 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

HexCap Screw 5/16-18x 1

ShoulderBolt

FreewheelActuatingArm

OII Ssel .625 x 1.0 x ,25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

Filter,SpinOn

Pump, BDU-10L-122

Plug,StraightThread

60i 7/18 SAE x 5/16 F'_,ing

Washer

Vent CapAssembly

Fiffing O-RingAssembly

ControlArm

Set Screw

FilterHead

Hose 1/2"

Fitting,1/2"Beaded 90i 7/8 SAE

Fitting,1/2"Beaded 60i 9/16

Fitting,1/2"Beaded 9019/16

O Ring

PinchClamp

Spdng,Long

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches1

inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

TRANSAXLE- PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144569 Shaft, Pump

2 122716X Ring, Retaining

3 122745X Bearing, Ball

4 122715X Spacer

5 122700X Sea, Lip

6 122699X Ring,Retaining

8 122767X Beadflg,Cradle

12 122717X Seal, lip

13 122748X Arm, Trunnion

14 122749X Guide, Slot

15 144571 HousingWit,Transmission

17 122770X Beadng,Thrust, Ball

19 1,53801 Center SeclJonKit

21 122722X Seal, Lip

22 144573 Shaft, Motor

23 142978 Washer, BlockThrust

25 127148X Swashplate,Variable

32 142938 BlockAssembly

37 122786X Pin,Stainless,Headless

38 122718X Gasket, Center Section

42 144578 Check Valve Kit

43 144578 Check Valve Kit

44 144579 Charge Relief Kit

47 122752X Screw,Socket Head, Cap

53 127153X BypassValve Kit

60 142977 BlockSpdng

62 144581 O-Ring

63 144582 ChargePump Kit

64 144583 GerotorAssembly

67 144584 Screw,Socket Head, Cap

-- 153769 PumpAssembly,Complete

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

HEADNALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP11ON

1. 24-033-03

2. 24-041-23

3. 24-096-15

4. M-0645020

5. X-75-23

6. 12-351-02

7. 24-755-66

8. 24-411-05

9. 24-041-08

10. 24-318-12

11. 25-186-01

12. 24-599-01

13. M-0640034

14. 12-086-16

15. 24-755-74

16. 24-153-16

17. 24-086-32

18. 24.445-O1

19. 24-016-O1

24-016-(_

20. 24-017-01

24.-017-0Q

21. 24032-05

22. 235011

23. 24-089-02

24. 12-173-01

25. 12-755-0_

26. 24-318-11

27. 24-755-76

28. - 25-313-02

29. 24-755-57

30. M-8545016

31. 24445-02

32. 24-126-44

33. 24-112-12

34. 24-294-06

35. 24-326-13

36. 24-326-14

37. X-426-9

breathercover w/gasket

(Includes2,3)

Gasket, breather

Cover,breather

Screw, hax. flangeM6xl.0x20

(4)

Plug,allen hd. 1/8"

lifter, valve (4)

K'd,valve train (Includes

8,11,12)

Rod,push(4)

Gasket, cylinderhead (2)

Head assembly,#2 cylinder

Aim, rocker(4)

Pivot,rockerarm (4)

Screw, hex.flangeM6x1.0x34

(4)

Screw, hex. flangeM10x1.5x90

(8)

Kit,valve cover - plain

(Includes 16,17)

O-Ring

Screw, shoulder(4)

Strap,lifting

Valve, exhaust(std.)_(2)

Valve,exhaust(.25)(2)

Valve, intake(Std.)(2)

Valve, intake (.25) (2)

Seal, valve stem (2)

Retainer,spring(4)

Spring,valve (4)

Cap, valve spdug(4)

Kit,retainer(4)

Head asserchly,#1 cylinder

Kit,valve cover- breather

(Inoi.16,17,28)

Grommet, rubber

breather aspsmter

(Includes28,30-33)

Screw, he)(.flangeM5xO.8x16

(2)

Strap, breather

Bracket,breatherseparator

spacer

Rfting

Hose, breather

C_enp, h_e (2)

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DES_

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22,

23.

24,

25.

26.

27.

28.

24-032-01 Seal, oll front

Crankcase

(USE: Miniblock24 782 05)

24-294-13 Fitting

12-380-17 Pin,dowel locating(6)

24-067-13 ConnectingRod (Std.) (2)

24-067-14 ConnectingRod (.25) (2)

24-874-01 Pistonw/Ring Set (Std.)(2)

(Includes7,8)

24-874-02 Pistonw/Ring Set (.25) (2)

24-874-03 Pistonw/Ring Set (.50) (2)

24-108-01 RingSet (Std.) (2)

24-108-02 RingSet (.25) (2)

24-108-03 RingSet (.50) (2)

24-018-01 Retainer,pistonpin (4)

12-422-09 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-13 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-07 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-08 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-10 Shim,camshaft

12-422-11 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

12-422-12 Shim,camshaft(A.R.)

24-010-03 Camshaft

24-089-21 Sprint,actuating(ACR)

52-139-09 Plug,cup

M-0545010 Screw,hax. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

24-018-O4 Retainer,reed (2)

24-4(_-05 Reed, breather(2)

12-153-01 O-Ring, loweroilfilltube

24-126-19 Bracket,oNfill tube

12-123-04 Tube, oilfill

M-0545016 Screw,hax. flange M5x0.8xl 6

12-153-02 O-Ring, upperoitfilltube

24-038-o4 Dipstickassembly(Indudea

22,23)

24-755-46 K'rt,oilfillcap (includes23)

12-153-03 O-Ring,dipstick

12-380-04 Pin,hitch

M-0631005 Washer, plain6 mm

12-032-81 Seal,governorcross shaft

X-25-10_ Washer, plain1/4"

24-144-O1 Shaft,goverrK_croea

NOTE: All_mponent dimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

linch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

,GNITiON I ELECTRICAL ]

AIR INTAKE I

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

0--3

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

IGNmON/CHARGING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1. 54-755-15

2. M-0403025

3. X-25-82

4. 24-112-04

5. 25086-47

6. 24-157-03

7. 12-086-14

8. 12-468-03

9. X-42-15

10. 24-025-05

11. 25-403-03

12. X-25-92

13. 24-086-18

14. 236602

15. 54-755-09

16. 12-132-06

17. M-0548025

18. 48-154-(_

19. X-25-63

20. 24-584-11

21. M-0561025

22. M-0448010

23. 24-584-09

24. 47-154-01

25. 24-063-27

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-126-71

X-22-11

24-176-27

25-516-28

24-113-18

1:2-454-01

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Kit, grassscreen 1. 54-027-95

(Includes2-4,and 24 113 18)

Screw,hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2. 24-100-0Q

Washer, plain5/16" (4) 3. M-0_

Spacer,grass screen(4)

Bolt,shoulder(4) 4. M-0545016

Fan

Screw, hex.flangeM10x1.5x46 5. M-0551016

Washer, plain3/8". 6. M-0645016

Key

Flywheel 7. 24-146-02

Rectifier-regulator 8. 24-146-08

Washer, plain3/16" (2) 9. 24-063-20

Screw, phillipshd. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10. 24-063-14

Connector(3 contact) 11. 24-063-30

Kit, 15 ampstator 12. 24-063-23

(Includes24 126 71) 13. M-0545010

Spark Plug(2) NOT ILLUSTRATED

Screw, hex. cap M5xO.Sx25(2) 24-063-36

Clip, cable M-0545010

Washer, plain1/4"

Module, ignition(2) N/A

Screw, threadforming 24086-06

M5x0.8x25 (4)

Screw, he)(.Ilanage M4xO.7xlO AIR INTAKE/PILTRA'RON

(2)

Module, speedadvance KEY PART

Clip, cable NO. NO.

Baffle,heat shield

Bracket,statorwire

Washer, lock1/4" (2)

Harness, wideg

Lead, black (rect.-reg.4"- 18

gauge

insulatedgdpbarrel eyelets)

Decal, grass screen

"lie,wire

DESCRIPTION

Hous_g, blower

(Ind. M-0545010 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic(2)

Screw,hex. flangeM5:d).8",QO

(2)

Screw, hex.flange M5xO.Sx16

(5)

Screw, hex.flangeM5x0.8x16

Screw, bax. flangeM6x1.0x16

(6)

Plate, backing - # 2side

Plate, backing- # 1 side

Baffle, cylinderbarrel-#2 side

Baffle, valley- #2 side

Baffle, cylinderbarreb# 1side

Baffle,valley - #1 side

Screw,bax. flangeM5x0.8xl0

(2)

Baffle, blowerhousing

Screw,hex.flange M5xO.8xl0

(2)

Cover,control

Screw,phillipshd. 11-16x3/4"(2

DESCRIPTION

1. 24-164-06 Manifold,intake

2. M-0651055 Screw,hex. flange M6x1.0x55

(4)

3. 24-O41-01 Gasket, intakemanifold(2)

4. 24-041-14 Gasket, aircleaner base

5. 24-094-13 Base, aircleaner

6. 24.O41-13 Gasket, fuel_ cup

7. 24-10905 Cup, fuel spithack

8. 24-083-05 Predeaner, element

9. 24-083-03 Element, aircleaner

10. 230046 Seal, breather

11. 24-096-01 Cover, inneraircleaner

12. 12-100-01 Wieg Nut

13. 24-096-65 Covar,air cleaner

14. 54-755-01 Kit,knobwith seal

(Includes15 & 16)

15. 24-153-15 O-Ring

16. 25-341-03 Knob,cover

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV22S,TYPENUMBER67544

;TARTING SYSTEM I

r-Q

OIL pAN LUBRICATION_

ENGINE CONTROLS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273122

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1. M-0839070

2. 24-096-05

3. M_

4. 12468-01

5. 25-098-05

6. 12-221-01

7. 12-227-13

8. 12-211-01

9. 12-755-54

10. 12-227-06

11. 12-170-05

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1. SM-0642025

2. 24-090-14

3. M-0641060

4. 24089-01

5. 25-158-08

6. 24-079-04

7. 25-158-11

8. M-0547050

9. 24-089-03

10. 24-126-56

11. M-0645016

12. 12-237-01

13. M-O545016

14. 24-090-07

15. 24-468-01

16. 24-089-18

17. M-0446030

18. 24-090-13

19. M-0545020

20. 24-089-38

21. 24-090-05

22. 41-468-03

23. M-0403025

24. 24-079-05

DESCRIPTION

Screw,bex. flangeM8xl.25x70

Cover,pinion

Screw,hex. flangeM8x1.25xS0

Washer,plain 11/'32"(3)

Starter,(Includes5-11)

brush

Cap

Bolt,thru(2)

Kit,ddve

Cap. driveend

An'nature

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flangeM6x1.0x25

Lever,governor

Nut, hey..flangeM6xl.0

Spring,linkage

Bushing,linkageretaining

Unkago,throltle

Bushing,throttlalinkage

Nut,hex. lockM5x0.8

sp_ng,throrde

Bracket,control

Screw,hex. flangeM6x1.0x16

(4)

Clamp,cable (2)

Screw,hex. flangeM5xO.8x16

(3)

Lever,thortOeactuator

Washer, plain5.5 mm (3)

Spring,govemor

NUt,bex M4xO.7

Lever,throttlecontrol

Screw, bex. flange M5xO.8x20

Spring,throttle limiter

Lever,choke

Washer, spring1/4"

Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25

Linkage,choke

OIL PANJLUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRm_ON

1. M-0645025

2. M-0631005

3. 24-199-07

4. 24-393-08

5. 24-123-05

6. 24-162-26

7. 24-043-12

8. 12-380-01

9. 52-448-02

10. 12-144-02

11. 24-15308

12. X-75-32

13. 24-136-01

14. 52-05002

15. 52-032-08

16. 24-086-17

17. 24-086-16

Screw,hey, flangeM6x1.0x25

(2)

Washer,i_a_ 6 rnm(2)

Pan, oilassembly

(indudes 12,&4-10)

Oilpumpassembly(Includes5)

Tube, oilpickup

Screen,oil

Kit,governorgear w/pin

(Includes8)

Pin,governorregulating

Tab,Iocidng

Shaft,govemor gear

O-Ring

Plug,hex. ctsk.3/8"

Nipple,oil filter

Filter,oil

SeaÁ,oil(PTO end)

Screw,hex.flange M8x1.25x45

Screw, bex. flange M8x1.25x45

(9)

18. X-75-10 Plug,sq. hd. solid3/8" N.RT.F.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

CRANKSHAFT I

--1

EXHAUST !

FUEL SYSTEM ,,I

g 9

/12

8 13

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544

C_N_HAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1. 24-014o72

2. 52-139-09

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1. 24-041-(_

2. 25-072-04

24 522 16

24 782 05

2475503

DESCRIPTION

Cmnks_ft (Indudes 2)

Plug,cup

OESCRIPTION

Gasket, exhaust (2)

Stud, M8xl.25x33 (4)

ShortBlock

Miniblock

Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIFIrlON

1. 24-853-25

2. 24-041-15

5. M-062f1095

6. M-0641060

7. 47-154-01

8. 24-353-03

9. X-426-9

10. 24-086-12

11. 24-393-04

12. 24-100-01

13. 25-353-03

14. 24-050-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-757-18

24-757-19

24-757-20

24-757-22

Kit,cad_umtorW/gaskets

(Includes2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetorassembly(ForInfor-

ma_ononlynot

av'ailaUeseparately)

(Incfudes24-757-18,

24-053-25 24-757-19, 24-757-

20, 24-757-22)

Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2)

Nut,he_nangeMSxl.0(2)

Cl_, cable

Une, fuel 10-5/8" (2)

Clamp, hose(S)

Screw, hex. cap. M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel- pulse

Nut, p_sUc (2)

Une, fuel 13-1/'2"

Filter,fuel

Kit,overhaulw/gaskets

Kit,choke repairw/gaskets

K_,gasket

Kit, solenoidreplacement

w/gaskets

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S.inches

1 inch= 25A mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

",4

I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

greater than 15°), never across the face. Make tume gradu-

ally to prevent Upping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

Fortherepairorreplacementpartsyou need

delivereddirectlytoyourhome

Call7am- 7pm,7daysaweek

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Part= ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicil|o - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedlr servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

mmmmmm

When requesting service or ordering

LIiRR_R_ays provide the following

"l_roTrltdfl6n:

°_l_l_.l_e • Part Number '

• --"'--,1__ocl91- _umber • Part Descriptior

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Amenca's Repair Specia/_sts

166192 9.10.98 JH Printed in U.S.A.

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